We have only to look at the republics throughout the world to see how most are corrupt and bleeding their country's resources by stashing it in Swiss Banks. Coups and counter coups are a regular pattern.

The Queen is the head of the armed forces, and all pledge allegiance to her, not to any political party.

She is the head of the judiciary and the church.

All this safeguards the people.

All the country's treasures are held in trust for the next generation and remain in Britain.

One can imagine what would happen should a political figure get to power. One has only to look how power is being abused now with Parliament being virtually ignored and no debate taking place on many matters which are almost rubber stamped.

Heaven preserve us from more power seeking politicians.

Mrs A Rundle

Julian Road

Orpington